Ancient Rome Shore Excursion: Private Tour with Knowledgeable English Speaking Drivers

Embark on a private shore excursion in Rome with knowledgeable English-speaking drivers. Explore the most beautiful places and customize your tour for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Colosseum - Your fabulous Charming VIP Ancient Rome Shore excursion will begin as your English Speaking Driver picks you up you up from your cruise at the Civitavecchia Port and chauffeurs you to Rome city Center.
    In an elegant and comfortable Mercedes Benz Vehicle you will be chauffeured to the first stop of your tour: Colosseum and Roman Forum! Admire the glorious Flavian Amphitheatre, one of the capital’s most remarkable monuments. During the Roman Empire the Roman Colosseum allowed more than 50,000 people to enjoy its finest spectacles. The exhibitions of exotic animals, executions of prisoners, recreations of battles and gladiator fights kept the Roman people entertained for years.
  • Circus Maximus - Move on with the tour and reach Circus Maximus, the largest stadium in Ancient Rome, built for chariot races. Imagine to be taking part of one of the Circus Maximus chariot races competitions in which participants tried to complete seven laps of the Circus Maximus. The competitors, mounted in small chariots drawn by horses, gambled much more than their prestige or large prizes in the races, since many of them were slaves fighting for their liberty.
  • Palatine Hill - The Palatine Hill is one of the Seven Hills of Rome and it is one of the most ancient parts of the city as it stands right above the Roman Forum and upon the Circus Maximus.
  • Colle Aventino - You will then visit the Aventine Hill and enjoy the Secret Keyhole view. The keyhole vista lines up perfectly with the garden, centered on the St. Peter’s Cupola in the distance. The doorway in question leads to the Priory of the Knights of Malta, the legendary crusader knights!
  • Piazza del Campidoglio - Of course once that you will have visited the Circus Maximus, you cannot miss the chance to admire the Campidoglio (Capitoline Hill)! It is inevitable that you will be charmed by the stunning panoramas of the Roman Forum from there.
  • Monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II - Our next stop will be Venezia Square, where is placed the Altare della Patria! This national Monument is dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II and was inaugurated in 1911 as a tribute to the first king of Italy after the country’s unification.
  • Pantheon - The lovely Pantheon is the following attraction to visit. Located in Piazza della Rotonda, it was first built as a temple to roman gods, nowadays is considered as the best conserved Ancient Roman monument, and what’s more interesting is that nobody is sure about its age. Get impressed by its famous hole in the roof, that on summer days gives a beautiful spectacle inside.
  • Trevi Fountain - Afterwards we will go to Trevi Fountain, where you can partake in the coin-throwing tradition!
  • Piazza di Spagna - As a true VIP guests you then will be chauffeured to the most glamorous location of Rome; Spanish Steps! You will have the chance to climb the splendid Spanish Steps and have a remarkable view of the Piazza di Spagna.
  • Castel Sant’Angelo - While being chauffeured to Vatican, enjoy the views of the Castel Sant’Angelo is a fortress located on the right bank of the Tiber, a short distance from the Vatican City.
  • St. Peter’s Basilica - The Vatican will take your breath away as you the first thing you will see is one of the world’s most famous squares: Saint Peter’s Square!
    Here, as an additional, you will have the option to visit the Vatican Museums, which holds art masterpieces amassed by Popes through history, then you could also visit the astonishing Sistine Chapel, with its famous ceiling decorated by Michelangelo and finally get inside of the St. Peter’s Basilica, words are not enough to describe the beauty of this church!
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • English-speaking driver throughout the service
  • Climate-controlled vehicle
  • Courteous service
What's Not Included
  • Tickets to enter the Sites
  • Entry/Admission - Basilica San Pietro
  • Entry/Admission - Colosseum
  • Entry/Admission - Roman Forum
  • Private Licensed Tour Guides
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Get ready for a memorable time in Rome as we guide you through the most stunning sites on an exclusive private tour! Our drivers, with their vast experience and proficient English-speaking skills, bring a depth of knowledge about Rome which gives them a professional edge. While they are not certified guides, their informative interactions will make you feel like they are, and they are always available to clear any doubts and attend to your needs. Furthermore, we value your preferences and are consistently open to tailoring our tours to suit them. This personalized approach ensures your Rome shore excursion with us turns into an unforgettable experience!

Location
Colosseum
Piazza del Colosseo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Dreamer32777631139
Jul 25, 2024
Rome in a day. - We had an amazing day with our Driver, Claudio! He picked us up from our cruise ship and took us to Rome! We started with the Vatican. Then he took us to many places that we would have never known! Like a lookout over the city, a sculpture of Moses by Michelangelo, a hidden overlook of the Roman Forum and much more! Of course we went to the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps. And along the way he would point out many things like, Julius Ceasar lived there, Julius Ceasar was killed there, there's Circus Maximus and he watched Bruice Springsteen there! Just a wealth of knowledge! Oh, and he took us to a great local spot for lunch where we could break up the day and gather ourselves for the afternoon. All these places we saw, he would drop us off within 10 - 30 yards of them! So we weren't walking in the heat for miles at a time either! I can't say enough about Claudio! He would propose different options and always ask for our opinions. We would decide together and we would go! And yes, we were back on our ship with an hour and a half to spare! Thank you Best Rome Driver for assigning Claudio to us! It was fantastic! Thank you Claudio!
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Happiness552517
Jul 15, 2024
Best Driver - We recently enlisted the services of Best Rome Driver Private Tours, and I must say, our experience was exceptional. Our guides, Giuliano and Andra, were not only superb drivers but also incredibly knowledgeable and welcoming, treating us as if we were family. They expertly guided us through each tour, enhancing our experience with their insights and care. Without hesitation, I would rate their service as more than five stars.
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Navigator01995211172
Jul 14, 2024
Best private tour - We cannot say enough good stuff about this tour group and tour drivers. We used them for our 3 port stops in Italy and all were equally as good. This was our second stop and Paolo was our driver. He was a wonderful driver and our kids said he was their favorite. Paolo was extremely knowledgeable about the area and took us to many ideal lookout points and hidden gems. We chose not to tour the inside of the Vatican (due to time constraints) and focused on the Coliseum and other famous landmarks. Our tour guide at the Coliseum was phenomenal and unfortunately her name is escaping me (she had short blonde hair). Rome is a must see and I am glad that we were able to expose our 3 children ages 13, 13, and 10. I highly recommend this tour group and would definitely use them again.
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Jonathan
Jul 4, 2024
Excellent tour of Rome - Shore Excursion - Alex Paolini was an excellent tour guide and driver, whom helped us enjoy a day in Rome with 3 kids under 7 and 4 adults. Alex’s vehicle was equipped with booster seats for the kids and was comfortable for 7 passengers. He greeted us at the port with clear signs to help us identify him. He assisted in organizing a tour of the Colosseum, and found a guide that was very well educated and engaging with kids! We appreciated the lunch that Alex arranged for us, and he didn’t bring us to the usual tourist traps, we enjoyed some nice pizza, pasta and pan seared cheese, along with some grilled prawns. Alex planned out an efficient day for our group that included all the highlights in Rome.
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Freedom53789746254
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing leisurely way to explore Rome - Our guide Alex Paolini was amazing. He was knowledgeable and gave great inside to historical areas as we drove around town. Even learned a few local Italian recipes from Alex! Would do the tour again and highly recommend it!
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Katrinaha5081is
Jun 27, 2024
Spirited, comfortable day tour of Roma! - Did a cruise tour with Alex Paolini and Best Rome Driver. Came highly recommended from Facebook travel grouch and I arranged 4 months prior to actual trip. Setting it up was seamless, paid with a credit card when booking. Alex was very helpful, confirming the time of the pick up the day before. My mother in law hurt her knee and I was concerned with all the walking—he arranged to bring a wheelchair with us just in case it was needed! It was a whirlwind tour (saw all of the majors, just not in depth) until the Vatican/St Peter’s Basilica. There, we had skip the line tickets with a private tour guide, Alessia Colonnelli. She was amazing! Engaged teenage boys x 4 despite the fact that “it was a church” and “it was hot.” Comfortable van seating for all 7 of us. Highly recommend!
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Wadej323
Jun 6, 2024
Alex is the Best Rome driver! - Alex Paolini with Best Rome Driver was amazing!!! He knew exactly where to drop us off and pick us up in a very crowded setting. He also found us a great little lunch place where we could eat quickly while moving from stop to stop.
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Drmarkm2024
Jan 7, 2024
Great two days - Best driver with great knowledge a car that was comfortable and he lets us decide the route. He helped us see the most and got us thru the lines.
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